Duke University, AB in Public Policy University of Pennsylvania, MD Massachusetts General Hospital, Internship BACKGROUND & INTERESTS I grew up in Southern Illinois and have since made my way eastward and northward through North Carolina, Philadelphia, and now Boston. I discovered my passion for neurology in medical school and am thrilled to be joining this field. I love the elegance of the neurological exam: the window it offers into the brain’s functioning and its continued relevance despite vast advances in neuroimaging. I am excited to be training at a time when what we can offer patients is growing so rapidly, and for patients we cannot yet cure, I find meaning in the depth of the patient-physician relationship. I chose the Partners residency program for the breadth of clinical exposure and the rich interdisciplinary resources of the university. Beyond medicine, my interests are in healthcare policy, particularly efficient and effective delivery of care. In my free time, I enjoy exploring Boston (and its bakeries!) one long walk at a time.